Everton manager David Moyes has heaped praise on Liverpool boss Arne Slot but has urged his players to "put on a spectacle" when they host their local rivals in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday night.

It's nearly 12 years since David Moyes was involved in a Merseyside derby, and in that period one club in Liverpool has thrived while the other has slowly sunk further down the table.

David Moyes admits the gap between Everton and Liverpool is "as big as it's been for a long time" as he prepares for the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday.

The turning point actually came away at the Riverside Stadium, with an abject cup defeat to Middlesbrough finally ushering in the Moyes era. A particular high was a 3-1 victory over Chelsea under Roberto Martinez in blazing sunshine, playing progressive football, and a perfect hat-trick from Steven Naismith.

Everton Face Injury Crisis Ahead of Crucial Merseyside DerbyThe final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park is set to be a memorable occasion, but Everton manager David Moyes faces a daunting task as

The Everton manager is set to be without seven players ahead of the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park but is hopeful of having one of his key men available again.

Everton injury update on Dwight McNeil and Armando Broja. David Moyes has admitted Dwight McNeil is not close to returning to action for Everton. The versatile forward has missed the past two months because of a knee injury.